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HJ59 NCO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,689 mi
Last recorded116,689 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 NCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,689 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 113,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 113,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 108,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,928 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 101,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,530 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 94,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,382 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,355 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,465 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 76,453 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,924 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 58,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2015 48,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 23,032 miles

All four tyres split/ perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 9,345 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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HJ59 NCO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ59 NCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ59 NCO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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